DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS June

The DHA is a merit-based, equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In line with its commitment
to promoting representivity, in the filling of entry-level positions preference may be given to locally based
candidates on grounds of affordability as well as to (unemployed) youth and the DHA’s interns and
learners who have successfully completed their respective skills development programmes. In the filling
of all posts, preference may be afforded to persons with disabilities, and in respect of SMS-level posts, to
women. Persons falling in these categories and who meet the post requirements are preferred.

CLOSING DATE : 26 June 2026

NOTE : The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) seeks to hire patriotic, professional,
passionate and talented individuals to form part of a new leadership team,
equipped with the right skills to facilitate the transformation of Home Affairs into
a digital-first, world-class organisation. If you are committed to delivering on
the Medium-Term Development Plan’s priorities through digital transformation,
ascribe to the Department’s shared value set, have what it takes to deliver on
the needs of DHA Clients with the highest levels of dignity, integrity and
innovation, and your credentials meet the requirements of any of the following
positions, kindly respond before the closing date. The DHA complies with the
Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Applicants’
personal information will be used for recruitment purposes, retained where
required for audit, and safeguarded against unauthorised disclosure, except
where legally required. Submission of an application constitutes consent to
such processing. Applications: Applications must be submitted online at
https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za sent to the correct address specified at the
bottom of the posts, on or before the closing date, accompanied by a fully
completed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1
January 2021), obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za, citing the correct post number
and job title, and a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date dd/mm/yy),
job title, duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be
considered, as well as the details of at least two contactable employment
references (as recent as possible), regardless of online or manual submission.
All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other
must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will
also be required to submit a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license
(if specified as a job requirement), relevant educational qualifications / RPL
certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, and Acting
letters as directed. Furthermore, applicants who possess (a) foreign
qualification(s), are required to submit the evaluated results of such
qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority
(SAQA); will be subjected to an interview, various relevant tests and
assessments, and employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship,
qualifications, and employment references including verification of exit
reasons, and conducting business with State). Once appointed, serving a
prescribed probation period and obtaining a security clearance appropriate to
the post will be required. Correspondence between the Department and
candidates will be limited to shortlisted candidates only

POST 19/25 : IMMIGRATION OFFICER: INSPECTORATE (X14 POSTS)

SALARY : R280 278 – R330 162 per annum (Level 06), (a basic salary)
CENTRE : Eastern Cape: Large Office: Mthatha Ref No: HRMC 30/26/9a (X1 Post)
Head Office: Tshwane: Branch: Immigration Services: Inspectorate Ref No:
HRMC 30/26/9b (X12 Posts)
KwaZulu-Natal: Large Office: Ethekwini Ref No: HRMC 30/26/9c (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Law, Public Management, Public
Administration, Policing Criminology, Forensics or Criminal Justice at NQF
level 6 as recognised by SAQA is required. Basic understanding of the
Refugees Act and Immigration Act. Basic understanding of South African
Constitution. Basic understanding of the Immigration Act. Basic understanding
Public Service Regulatory Framework. A valid driver’s license (Code B/C1/C/
EC1). Valid Public Driver Permit (PDP). Willingness to travel outside the
borders and work extended hours. Required skills and competencies: Liaison
and interpersonal skills. Problem-Solving Skills. Customer orientation.
Planning and Organising. Strong Analytical Skills. Computer Literacy. Written
and verbal communication. Diplomacy. Patriotic, Honesty and Integrity.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following
specific tasks: Effective enforcement of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002 as
amended and other Legislation. Detect, trace, detain and prosecute illegal
foreigners within the country. Process the deportation of illegal foreigners out
of the country to their country of origin. Provide support on law enforcement
investigations and anti-corruption cases. Conduct inspections in loco with or
without warrant as allowed by law. Conduct investigations on any
transgressions of the Immigration Act, 2002, the Refugee Act, 1998 or other
departmental legislation. Enable prosecutions of transgressions of
departmental legislation and the Criminal Procedure Act. Issue notices to
appear in front of the Director–General to transgressors. Process and present
evidence in court and Departmental cases. Issue admission of guilt to fines to
transgressors. Conduct interviews and investigation of foreigners who are
suspected to be illegal in the transgressors. Process the application and the
extensions of detention warrants. Monitor the records of all cases. Monitor the
influx of foreigners residing in the country with no legal documentation.
Implement incidental matters ensure that the identity of illegal foreigner who
are arrested, detained or convicted. Conduct arrests and deporting of illegal
foreigners who are unwilling to leave the country voluntarily. Participate in
training session that will enable advanced knowledge and understanding in
detecting illegal foreigners in line with Immigration Act.No13 of 2002 as
amended and enforcing departmental legislation. Ensure compliance with the
terms and conditions of permits. Participate in the processing of illegal
foreigners for deportation to their country of origin. Participate in law
enforcement operations with other security cluster agencies. Provide expert
evidence and statement to support law enforcement and crime combatting
investigation efforts that require departmental evidence. Participate in regular
training and personal development to be able to undertake the tasks as an
effective law enforcement peace office. Conduct deportation processes and
keep records of foreigners (legal and illegal) in the country. Safekeep, maintain
and manage state properties and assets. Implement policies and procedures
in line with the approved Framework. Monitor individual resources (Physical).

ENQUIRIES : Eastern Cape: Mr L Jama Tel No: (043) 604 6417
Head Office: Ms B Kabinde Tel No: (012) 406 4239
KwaZulu-Natal: Ms N Ngema Tel No: (033) 845 5003
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be
submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or sent to the correct
address specified as follows:
Eastern Cape: Physical address: 11 Hargreaves Avenue, King William’s Town,
5600
Head Office, Hallmark Building: Physical address: 230 Johannes Ramokhoase
Street, Pretoria, 0001.
KwaZulu-Natal: Physical address: 181 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3209.

POST 19/24 : CIVIC SERVICES CLERK (X18 POSTS)

SALARY : R280 278 – R330 162 per annum (Level 06), (a basic salary)
CENTRE : Eastern Cape: Large Office: Lusikisiki Ref No: HRMC 30/26/8a (X1 Post)
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Mqanduli Ref No: HRMC 30/26/8b (X1 Post)
Free State: Large Office: Bloemfontein Ref No: HRMC 30/26/8c (X1 Post)
Free State: Large Office: Phuthatditjhaba Ref No: HRMC 30/26/8d (X2 Posts)
Limpopo: PSP: Praktiseer Ref No: HRMC 30/26/8e (X1 Post)
Limpopo: Large Office: Mokopane Ref No: HRMC 30/26/8f (X1 Post)
Limpopo: Medium Office: Bela Bela Ref No: HRMC 30/26/8g (X1 Post)
Mpumalanga: PSP: Kabokweni Ref No: HRMC 30/26/8h (X1 Post)
Mpumalanga: PSP: Mbibane Ref No: HRMC 30/26/8i (X1 Post)
Northern Cape: Large Office: Kimberley Ref No: HRMC 30/26/8j (X1 Post)
Western Cape: Medium Office: Malmesbury Ref No: HRMC 30/26/8k (X1 Post)
Western Cape: Large Office: Paarl Ref No: HRMC 30/26/8l (X1 Post)
Western Cape: Medium Office: Worcester Ref No: HRMC 30/26/8m (X1 Post)
Western Cape: Medium Office: Wynberg Ref No: HRMC 30/26/8n (X4 Posts)

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Public Management, Administration,
Operations, Business Management, Management or Administration, Law or
Social Science within these specified fields at NQF level 6 recognized by
SAQA. Basic understanding Public Service Regulatory Framework.
Knowledge of Civic Services Regulatory Frameworks, Knowledge of the Batho
Pele Principles. Knowledge of Fraud prevention. Knowledge of the
Constitution. Knowledge of the Departmental Regulations and Prescripts.
Willingness to travel and work extended hours. Required skills and
competencies: Interpersonal Skills. Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
Computer Literacy. Communication Skills (Written and Verbal). Telephone
etiquette. Analytical Skills. Professionalism. Compassion. Conscientious.
Patriotic, Honesty and Integrity.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following
specific tasks: Attend to enquiries and perform online verification. Greet
customers, and ensure that they receive a professional, warm and friendly
welcome. Provide customers with orientation and information on the services
required. Check status of the applicant (Fingerprint register on HANIS and
marital status), and conduct online verification and issue a ticket. Provide
advice and direction to relevant unit and ensure the highest customer service
standards. Operate in front and behind the pay barrier and the point of contact
for customers. Direct customers to relevant service departments in a timely
manner and with the highest customer service standards. Ensure that all the
customers waiting areas are maintained in the highest standards as per the
appearance, accessibility and demarcation. Ensures that the customer
receives the highest service standards in accordance with the departmental
values and vision statements. Monitor the records of all cases. Monitor the
influx of foreigners residing in the country with no legal documentation.
Implement incidental matters ensure that the identity of illegal foreigner who
are arrested, detained or convicted. Operate the live capture photo booth in the
office. Verify, validate and capture client information on system, administer
fingerprints, scan client supporting documents. Receive, scan and file smart
cards upon receipt. Process collections of ID smart cards to clients. Process
application of Identity Document, Registration of Birth, Marriages and Deaths,
Late Registrations. Rectifications and Amendments of particulars and issuing
of citizenship documents. Implement policies and procedures in line with the
approval Framework. Monitor individual resources (Physical).

ENQUIRIES : Eastern Cape: Mr L Jama Tel No: (043) 604 6417
Free State: Ms V Molefe Tel No: (051) 430 0378
KwaZulu-Natal: Ms N Ngema Tel No: (033) 845 5003
Limpopo: Mr J Kgole Tel No: (015) 287 2802
Mpumalanga: Ms N Dlangisa Tel No: (013) 752 2504
Western Cape: Mr M Pienaar Tel No: (021) 488 1409 / Tel No: (012) 488 1412
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be
submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or sent to the correct
address specified as follows:
Eastern Cape: Physical address: 11 Hargreaves Avenue, King William’s Town,
5600.
Free State: Physical Address: 41 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein,
9301.
Limpopo: Physical Address: 89 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699.
Mpumalanga: Physical Address: 29 Bester Street, Nelspruit, 1200.
Northern Cape: Physical Address: Quantum Leap Building, 69 Du Toitspan
Road, Kimberley, 8300.

POST 19/23 : CIVIC SERVICES OFFICER REF NO: HRMC 30/26/7

SALARY : R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07), (a basic salary)
CENTRE : Limpopo: Medium Office: Giyani

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Public Management, Public Administration,
Operations, Business Management, Management, Administration, Law or
Social Science within these specified fields at NQF level 6 recognized by
SAQA. 1 year of experience in Operations, client or customer services
environment. Knowledge of front office operations. Extensive knowledge of
various filing systems. Knowledge of fingerprint verification. Knowledge and
Understanding of Civic Services Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of the
Public Service Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of Supply Chain
Management process and procedures. A valid Driver’s License. Willingness to
travel and work extended hours. Overtime may be required on request
occasionally. Weekend working may be required on request occasionally.
Required skills and competencies: Computer literacy. Analytic thinking.
Planning and organising. Problem solving. Problem solving. Verbal and written
communication. Financial administration. Planning and skills, Interpersonal.
Attention to detail. Clerical and administrative. Professionalism. Compassion.
Conscientious. Patriotic, Honesty and Integrity.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following
specific tasks: Supervise the effective daily operations of civic services of
offices. Ensure effective service delivery and assist staff where service
standards are not met. Produce quality reports regarding turnaround times
(documents processed and error rates). Implement quality assurance
measures to ensure quality of service delivery. Ensure safekeeping of
records/documentation according to DHA requirements. Allocate work to staff
members and monitor their progress against daily targets or goals. Perform
end-of-day duties to ensure effective reporting, identification of issues and
capturing of performance statistics. Identify challenges in operations (capacity,
training, bottlenecks) and make suggestions to Superiors. Identify trends and
take corrective action. Perform overriding functions on system. Ensure full
implementation of all relevant SOPs. Implement incidental matters ensure that
the identity of illegal foreigner who are arrested, detained or convicted.
Supervise the application of ID smart cards, BMD Registration of Birth,
Marriages and Deaths, Late Registration, Rectification and Amendment of
particulars and issuing of Travel and Citizenship documents. Ensure effective
and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within
the Unit.

ENQUIRIES : Limpopo: Mr J Kgole Tel No: (015) 287 2802
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be
submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or sent to the correct
address specified as follows:
Limpopo: Physical Address: 89 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699.

POST 19/22 : SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: PLANNING AND BUDGETING REF NO: HRMC 30/26/6

Branch: Finance and Supply Chain Management
SALARY : R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08), (a basic salary)
CENTRE : Head Office: Tshwane

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Financial Management, BCom Accounting,
Management Accounting at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA. Two (2)
years’ experience in budgeting / planning / financial administration environment
is required. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations Act. Knowledge of
the Public Finance Management Act. Knowledge of the South African
Constitution. Understanding of departmental legislation as well as Human
Resources legislation and prescripts. Knowledge of the National Treasury
Regulations. Knowledge of the Appropriation Act. Knowledge of the planning
and budgeting process and related activities. Knowledge of Financial Risk
Management Practices. Knowledge of the Standard Chart of Accounts
(SCOA). Knowledge of Basic Accounting System (BAS). Knowledge of
Vulindlela. Willingness to travel. Required skills and competencies: Planning
and organising. Financial accounting. Record Management. Reconciliation and
reporting. SCOA application. Use of financial systems (BAS/Vulindlela).
Attention to detail. Time management. Problem-solving skills. Interpersonal
skills. Communication skills. Planning and Organising skills. Computer literacy
skills. Numeracy and analytical skills. Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and
Accountability.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following
specific tasks: Render the implementation of budget administration and
allocations. Capture and monitor the administration of budget on Basic
Accounting Systems (BAS). Capture the budget in line with the PFMA and
Treasury Regulations. Capture budget adjustments (MTEF/AENE/Self
Financing/Roll-overs) for the financial year on approved system (BAS).
Capture virements and shiftings for the financial year. Report on budget versus
expenditure and cash flow. Compile daily, weekly and monthly budget versus
expenditure reports. Produce in-year monitoring (IYM) shifting and virement
schedules. Verify SCOA allocation document compiled by the System
Controller. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and
financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on best practices and
compliance with regulatory requirements.

ENQUIRIES : Head Office: Ms V Motshegoe Tel No: (012) 406 4252
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be
submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or
financerecruitment@dha.gov.za

We wish you all the best with your applications